DUI/DWI offenders in Pecatonica are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment facility instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such offenses can often be quite extreme, including jail time and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Pecatonica that are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe consequences, most will remain out of the court system permanently.