DUI/DWI offenders in Pinellas Park are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab program instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for such crimes can occasionally be quite severe, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Pinellas Park who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional extreme penalties, most will stay away from the court system permanently.