DUI/DWI offenders in Dalhart are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can often be rather severe, and may include jail time and substantial fines and various significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the judge may decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Dalhart that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme punishment, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.