DUI/DWI offenders in Whittier are often given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather serious, and may include jail time and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Whittier, California that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more severe punishment, most will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.