DUI/DWI offenders in Rupert are often given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab facility instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be very severe, and may include jail time and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for new offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Rupert that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more severe penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.