DUI/DWI offenders in Fresno, California are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for such crimes can often be quite severe, including jail time and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Fresno who are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other more extreme consequences, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.