DUI/DWI offenders in New River, Arizona are often given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be very serious, including incarceration and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in New River, Arizona who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious consequences, most will stay out of the court system permanently.