DUI/DWI offenders in Auburn, California are sometimes given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can often be rather severe, and may include incarceration and significant fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the court will decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Auburn that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe consequences, most will remain away from the court system permanently.