DUI/DWI offenders in San Ramon, California are often given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of crimes can often be rather serious, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in San Ramon who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other additional serious penalties, many will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.