DUI/DWI offenders in Bulverde are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such criminal offenses can occasionally be quite serious, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for initial offenders, the court may decide that treating the concerns 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 Bulverde who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional severe penalties, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.