DUI/DWI offenders in Old Town are occasionally given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for such crimes can ordinarily be very harsh, and may include jail time and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Old Town that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe penalties, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.