DUI/DWI offenders in Espanola, NM. are often given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can occasionally be quite extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Espanola, NM. that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more extreme penalties, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.