DUI/DWI offenders in Arvin are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug treatment facility as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for such offenses can occasionally be very extreme, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for new offenders, the court may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Arvin who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more serious consequences, a great number will remain out of the court system for good.