DUI/DWI offenders in Durham, California are often given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for such crimes can often be rather harsh, including incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the judge will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Durham who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme consequences, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.