DUI/DWI offenders in Sheridan are often given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for such offenses can occasionally be very extreme, including jail time and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the judge finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Sheridan who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme punishment, a great number will stay out of the court system permanently.