DUI/DWI offenders in Port Arthur are sometimes given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab facility instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for such criminal offenses can occasionally be very severe, including incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for initial offenders, the court may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Port Arthur that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more serious consequences, many will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.