DUI/DWI offenders in West University Place are often given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment facility in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for these types of offenses can often be quite extreme, which can include jail time and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in West University Place that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more serious punishment, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.