DUI/DWI offenders in Meadowlakes, TX. are occasionally given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for such crimes can often be very severe, including incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Meadowlakes, TX. that are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other more extreme penalties, a great number will stay away from the court system permanently.