DUI/DWI offenders in Porter, TX. are sometimes given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment center instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be very severe, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for initial offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Porter, TX. who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other far more serious penalties, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.