DUI/DWI offenders in Cool, California are sometimes given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment facility in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be very harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the court will decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Cool, California that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other more severe punishment, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.