DUI/DWI offenders in Wellfleet are occasionally given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be rather extreme, including jail time and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Wellfleet who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other additional extreme punishment, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.