DUI/DWI offenders in Watertown are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can ordinarily be rather severe, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Watertown that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other more extreme consequences, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.