DUI/DWI offenders in Imperial, CA. are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment program instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these types of offenses can ordinarily be quite harsh, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Imperial, California who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other more severe punishment, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.