DUI/DWI offenders in Macomb are often given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for such crimes can occasionally be very extreme, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Macomb that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other more extreme penalties, most will remain out of the court system permanently.