DUI/DWI offenders in Shavano Park are often given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be very harsh, which can include jail time and serious fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Shavano Park who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme penalties, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.