DUI/DWI offenders in Jonesburg are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these kinds of criminal offenses can ordinarily be very extreme, and may include jail time and significant fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Jonesburg that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other additional serious penalties, many will stay away from the court system permanently.