DUI/DWI offenders in Vacherie are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can often be rather severe, and may include incarceration and serious fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the court may decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Vacherie who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more serious penalties, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.