DUI/DWI offenders in Deerfield are often given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for such crimes can often be rather extreme, which can include jail time and serious fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the court may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Deerfield that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious penalties, many will stay out of the court system permanently.