DUI/DWI offenders in Alta, CA. are often given the chance to take part in a drug treatment center in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can occasionally be quite serious, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Alta, CA. who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other far more serious punishment, a great number will stay out of the court system for good.