DUI/DWI offenders in Steuben are occasionally given the option to take advantage of a drug rehab program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such offenses can occasionally be very severe, including jail time and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Steuben who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe penalties, most will remain away from the court system for good.