DUI/DWI offenders in Blue Lake are occasionally given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be very extreme, which can include incarceration and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the court may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Blue Lake who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other additional serious punishment, most will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.