DUI/DWI offenders in Bexar are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab program in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can occasionally be quite serious, including jail time and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bexar who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe punishment, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.