DUI/DWI offenders in Kewanee are often given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of crimes can occasionally be quite severe, which can include jail time and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues 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 Kewanee that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more serious consequences, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.