DUI/DWI offenders in Loogootee are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment program in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these types of offenses can ordinarily be rather extreme, and may include incarceration and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for initial offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Loogootee that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe punishment, many will remain away from the court system permanently.