DUI/DWI offenders in Organ, New Mexico are often given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can often be very harsh, and may include jail time and substantial fines and various significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Organ, New Mexico that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious penalties, most will stay out of the court system for good.