DUI/DWI offenders in Ocala are occasionally given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab facility instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such offenses can often be rather harsh, and may include jail time and substantial fines and various significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ocala who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more severe penalties, most will remain away from the court system for good.