DUI/DWI offenders in Kissimmee are occasionally given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can often be rather severe, and may include jail time and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Kissimmee who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme penalties, many will remain away from the court system permanently.