DUI/DWI offenders in Brea, California are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of crimes can occasionally be rather harsh, and may include jail time and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the court finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Brea, California that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more serious consequences, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.