DUI/DWI offenders in North Richland Hills are sometimes given the option to take part in a drug rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such crimes can occasionally be very serious, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for new offenders, the court may decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in North Richland Hills that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious consequences, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.