DUI/DWI offenders in Newton, Iowa are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for these kinds of criminal offenses can often be very harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Newton, Iowa that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other more extreme punishment, most will stay out of the court system permanently.