DUI/DWI offenders in Broussard are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug rehabilitation facility instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for such criminal offenses can often be rather serious, which can include incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Broussard who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme punishment, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.