DUI/DWI offenders in Charleston, IL. are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab facility instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for these types of offenses can occasionally be rather harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Charleston, IL. who are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more serious penalties, many will remain away from the court system permanently.