DUI/DWI offenders in Niederwald are sometimes given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab facility instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can occasionally be quite harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Niederwald that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme punishment, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.