DUI/DWI offenders in Winfield are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of crimes can ordinarily be very harsh, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for new offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Winfield that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other additional extreme penalties, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.