DUI/DWI offenders in Carson are often given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for these types of offenses can occasionally be very harsh, and may include jail time and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the court may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Carson that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional serious penalties, a great number will stay away from the court system permanently.