DUI/DWI offenders in Patterson, California are often given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can occasionally be quite extreme, and may include jail time and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the court may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Patterson, California that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.