DUI/DWI offenders in Rifle are often given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can occasionally be quite serious, including incarceration and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the judge will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Rifle who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional serious punishment, many will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.