DUI/DWI offenders in Mud Lake are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug rehab program instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of crimes can occasionally be quite harsh, 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. Often, especially for first time offenders, the court will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mud Lake who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme penalties, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.