The circumstances of your arrest, your record, driving history, and the seriousness of the offense, such as if someone was severely injured, are all factors that are weighed when a jail sentence is handed down. Jail alternatives, such as drug court, probation, or drug rehabilitation programs may be available. You may also want to explore the legalities of the DWI arrest and whether or not proper procedure was followed during evidence collection as any errors that are found may work towards the charges being dismissed or reduced.