DUI/DWI offenders in Mccloud, California are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment facility in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather severe, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mccloud, California that are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional serious penalties, most will remain away from the court system permanently.