Criminal justice client rehabs are available as being a significantly better option than jail time or heavy fines for those who have already been convicted of any type of alcohol or drug related crime. As an example, someone who has been found guilty of driving drunk of alcohol or drugs may qualify to receive rehabilitation services for his or her problem as an alternative to serving time in jail. The judge may even order that the individual receive rehabilitation, either alone or along with other sentencing. First-time offenders in particular are often given the opportunity go with a criminal justice client rehab as an alternative to other sentencing, and it is well-advised they reap the benefits of it if it is an option. The theory behind criminal justice client rehabs is that it is far more efficient and effective to invest commitment into rehab than enforcement of other consequences. Much research has been completed to see how effective this process is on recidivism rates, i.e. if the criminal justice client returns or not to criminal justice system following rehabilitation. The signs and indicators seem quite positive, and criminal justice clients that do take part in treatment have better possibility of remaining out of the system following rehabilitation.