DUI/DWI offenders in Victoria, Illinois are sometimes given the chance to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for such offenses can often be quite extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for new offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues 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 Victoria, Illinois that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe punishment, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.