DUI/DWI offenders in Missoula are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug treatment program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be rather harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Missoula that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more extreme punishment, most will remain out of the court system permanently.