DUI/DWI offenders in Natoma are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab center as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can often be very harsh, and may include jail time and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Natoma that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other far more severe punishment, many will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.