DUI/DWI offenders in Kennedy are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of crimes can often be rather severe, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Kennedy who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe consequences, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.