DUI/DWI offenders in Winnemucca, Nevada are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be quite serious, and may include incarceration and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the judge will decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Winnemucca that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more severe penalties, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.