DUI/DWI offenders in Mesquite, TX. are sometimes given the chance to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of criminal offenses can occasionally be very harsh, including jail time and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the court finds that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mesquite, TX. that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more serious penalties, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.