DUI/DWI offenders in West Tawakoni, Texas are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such offenses can occasionally be rather severe, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for initial offenders, the judge finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in West Tawakoni, Texas who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe consequences, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.