DUI/DWI offenders in Lindsay, CA. are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can often be very severe, including jail time and serious fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lindsay, California who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious penalties, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.