DUI/DWI offenders in Utica are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of a drug rehab facility as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be rather harsh, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Utica that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe penalties, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.