DUI/DWI offenders in Nicholasville are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug rehabilitation facility in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for such crimes can often be rather severe, and may include jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Nicholasville who are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme penalties, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.