DUI/DWI offenders in Hoopa are occasionally given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for such offenses can ordinarily be rather serious, which can include incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Hoopa that are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more serious punishment, most will remain away from the court system permanently.