DUI/DWI offenders in Rock Island are often given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these types of crimes can ordinarily be rather serious, including jail time and serious fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for first time offenders, the court may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Rock Island that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe consequences, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.