DUI/DWI offenders in Agoura Hills, California are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be quite severe, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the court may decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Agoura Hills who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe punishment, most will stay out of the court system permanently.