DUI/DWI offenders in Clear Lake Shores are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab center instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for such crimes can occasionally be very serious, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Clear Lake Shores that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious consequences, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.