DUI/DWI offenders in Pullman are occasionally given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation facility as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can often be very extreme, including incarceration and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Pullman who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other far more extreme punishment, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.