DUI/DWI offenders in Mahwah are often given the option to take advantage of a drug rehab program instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be very harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mahwah that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other additional serious consequences, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.