DUI/DWI offenders in Haltom City are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these types of offenses can occasionally be quite extreme, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the court finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Haltom City who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious consequences, many will stay out of the court system permanently.