DUI/DWI offenders in Loretto are often given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab center instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for such crimes can ordinarily be very extreme, which can include jail time and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the judge will decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Loretto who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme consequences, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.