DUI/DWI offenders in Fowler are occasionally given the chance to participate in a drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be very harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Fowler, CA. who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other more severe consequences, a great number will stay out of the court system permanently.