DUI/DWI offenders in Galesburg are occasionally given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for such crimes can occasionally be very extreme, and may include jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for new offenders, the court will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Galesburg that are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe punishment, many will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.