DUI/DWI offenders in Palm Desert, California are often given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab facility in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be very severe, which can include incarceration and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Palm Desert that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe punishment, most will remain out of the court system for good.