DUI/DWI offenders in Louisville are sometimes given the chance to take part in a drug rehabilitation program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for these types of crimes can often be rather severe, and may include incarceration and significant fines and various significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Louisville who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more extreme penalties, many will stay away from the court system for good.