DUI/DWI offenders in Lakeside are occasionally given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can often be quite harsh, which can include jail time and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lakeside who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other additional serious consequences, most will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.