DUI/DWI offenders in Chinese Camp, CA. are occasionally given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can often be very harsh, and may include incarceration and significant fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Chinese Camp, CA. who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more serious penalties, most will remain out of the court system for good.