DUI/DWI offenders in Austin, TX. are often given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be very serious, including jail time and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Austin, TX. that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious consequences, most will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.