People in Winnie, Texas with DUI/DWI are sometimes court ordered to go to an alcohol or drug rehab facility, most often when they are first time offenders and in lieu of other court penalties. Although being convicted of a DUI/DWI in Winnie, Texas usually comes with hefty fines and even jail time in some instances, the criminal justice system is sometimes more apt to help rehabilitate the person rather than penalizing them. Allowing people with DUI/DWI to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as a substitute to other forms of justice has shown to be effective in keeping people in Winnie, Texas out of the criminal justice system because of DUI/DWI in the future.