DUI/DWI offenders in Street are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can often be quite serious, including jail time and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Street who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious punishment, many will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.