DUI/DWI offenders in Atascadero, CA. are sometimes given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment facility in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for such criminal offenses can often be rather severe, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for new offenders, the judge may decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Atascadero who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other far more extreme punishment, many will stay out of the court system permanently.