DUI/DWI offenders in De Kalb are often given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab facility in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for these types of offenses can occasionally be quite extreme, and may include jail time and significant fines and various significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for new offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in De Kalb who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more severe punishment, most will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.