DUI/DWI offenders in Soap Lake are often given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be very harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the court will decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Soap Lake who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other more extreme penalties, many will stay out of the court system permanently.