DUI/DWI offenders in Newark are occasionally given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab center as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can often be quite severe, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Newark who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other far more extreme punishment, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.