DUI/DWI offenders in Beloit are occasionally given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment center instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be rather harsh, which can include jail time and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the judge may decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Beloit who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional severe consequences, many will remain away from the court system permanently.