DUI/DWI offenders in West Valley are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can ordinarily be very harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in West Valley that are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more serious consequences, most will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.