DUI/DWI offenders in Desert Center, California are occasionally given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab facility instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these types of crimes can often be rather serious, and may include jail time and significant fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Desert Center that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other more severe penalties, many will stay out of the court system permanently.