DUI/DWI offenders in Lakeport, California are often given the option to take advantage of a drug rehab center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for such offenses can occasionally be very extreme, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the court finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lakeport that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional extreme consequences, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.