DUI/DWI offenders in Newry are sometimes given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of crimes can ordinarily be quite severe, which can include jail time and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Newry who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more serious penalties, most will stay away from the court system permanently.