DUI/DWI offenders in Lamesa, Texas are occasionally given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of crimes can often be very harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the court will decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lamesa, Texas who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more extreme consequences, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.