DUI/DWI offenders in New Virginia are often given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment center instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be rather severe, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for initial offenders, the judge will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in New Virginia that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other more severe punishment, most will remain out of the court system permanently.