DUI/DWI offenders in Butte City are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for such crimes can often be very severe, which can include jail time and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for initial offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Butte City that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe punishment, a great number will stay away from the court system permanently.