DUI/DWI offenders in Girard, IL. are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for such crimes can occasionally be very severe, and may include jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Girard, IL. that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional severe penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.