DUI/DWI offenders in Harbor City are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug treatment facility instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be very severe, which can include incarceration and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for new offenders, the judge may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Harbor City who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other additional severe punishment, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.