DUI/DWI offenders in Fontana, California are occasionally given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for such crimes can occasionally be very severe, and may include incarceration and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for new offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Fontana that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other more severe penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.