DUI/DWI offenders in River Oaks are often given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for such offenses can occasionally be rather serious, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in River Oaks that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more extreme consequences, many will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.