DUI/DWI offenders in Buda, Texas are often given the opportunity to take part in a drug treatment program in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can often be very harsh, including being locked up in jail and substantial 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 court may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Buda, Texas who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other additional severe consequences, most will remain out of the court system for good.