DUI/DWI offenders in Winnie are often given the chance to take advantage of a drug treatment program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be quite harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Winnie who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme penalties, a great number will stay out of the court system for good.