DUI/DWI offenders in Palestine are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug rehab facility instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can often be quite harsh, and may include incarceration and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Palestine that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more serious consequences, many will stay away from the court system permanently.