DUI/DWI offenders in Hollywood are often given the option to take part in a drug treatment facility instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for such offenses can ordinarily be very extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the court may decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Hollywood that are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other more severe penalties, many will stay out of the court system permanently.