DUI/DWI offenders in Elgin are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment program instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for these types of offenses can often be quite extreme, including jail time and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Elgin that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious consequences, many will stay away from the court system permanently.