DUI/DWI offenders in Kearney are often given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab program in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for such crimes can ordinarily be rather extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the court finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Kearney who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other far more serious penalties, many will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.