DUI/DWI offenders in Fredericksburg are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation center instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for such offenses can often be quite harsh, and may include incarceration and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Fredericksburg who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional extreme consequences, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.