DUI/DWI offenders in Lexington are occasionally given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for such crimes can occasionally be very extreme, including incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for initial offenders, the court finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lexington that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more severe punishment, many will remain out of the court system permanently.