DUI/DWI offenders in Urbandale, IA. are occasionally given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for such offenses can occasionally be quite extreme, which can include jail time and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Urbandale, IA. who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other more serious consequences, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.