DUI/DWI offenders in Immokalee are occasionally given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can occasionally be very extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Immokalee who are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more severe consequences, a great number will stay away from the court system permanently.