DUI/DWI offenders in Pierce are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be quite serious, which can include jail time and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the judge may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Pierce that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme punishment, most will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.