DUI/DWI offenders in Trinidad are often given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be rather serious, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and various significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the court may decide that treating the problems 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 Trinidad that are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious punishment, most will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.