DUI/DWI offenders in Libertyville are occasionally given the opportunity to take part in a drug rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for these kinds of criminal offenses can ordinarily be quite extreme, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Libertyville that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other more serious consequences, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.