DUI/DWI offenders in Milan are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can often be rather harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Milan that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more serious consequences, most will remain away from the court system permanently.