DUI/DWI offenders in Pearl are often given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such offenses can occasionally be rather severe, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for new offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Pearl who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious punishment, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.