DUI/DWI offenders in Arvada are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation facility in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such offenses can ordinarily be very serious, which can include jail time and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the judge may decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Arvada that are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other more serious punishment, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.