DUI/DWI offenders in Channelview are occasionally given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can occasionally be rather serious, and may include incarceration and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for new offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Channelview that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other additional extreme penalties, many will remain away from the court system permanently.