DUI/DWI offenders in Sun Valley, Nevada are sometimes given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment facility instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can ordinarily be rather harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for new offenders, the judge may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Sun Valley, Nevada who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe penalties, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.