DUI/DWI offenders in St. George are often given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can occasionally be rather severe, including jail time and substantial fines and even significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in St. George who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more severe penalties, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.