DUI/DWI offenders in Carson City are often given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab facility instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such crimes can ordinarily be very severe, which can include jail time and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Carson City that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional severe penalties, most will stay out of the court system for good.