DUI/DWI offenders in Savoy are occasionally given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can occasionally be quite harsh, including jail time and serious fines and even significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for new offenders, the court finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Savoy who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other more severe punishment, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.