Criminal justice client rehabs are available as a far better option than time in jail or heavy fines for individuals who have been convicted of any kind of alcohol or drug related crime. As an example, anyone who has been found guilty of dui of drugs or alcohol may qualify to obtain rehab services for their problem instead of serving time in prison. The judge might order the individual receive rehab, either alone or as well as other consequences. First time offenders in particular tend to be given the chance to go with a criminal justice client rehab instead of other sentencing, and it is well-advised that they reap the benefits of it when it is an option. The idea behind criminal justice client rehabs is that it is far more effective and efficient to invest time and energy into treatment than punishment. Much research has been done to see how effective this approach is on recidivism rates, i.e. if the criminal justice client returns or not to criminal justice system following rehab. All indicators appear to be quite positive, and criminal justice clients that take part in rehab have better possibility of remaining out of the judicial system after rehab.