DUI/DWI offenders in Sweeny, TX. are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can often be rather extreme, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for initial offenders, the judge may 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 full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Sweeny, TX. that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme penalties, most will remain away from the court system permanently.