DUI/DWI offenders in Pismo Beach, California are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these types of offenses can often be rather extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Pismo Beach, California who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme consequences, many will remain out of the court system permanently.