DUI/DWI offenders in Santa, Idaho are often given the chance to take part in a drug treatment center in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such offenses can occasionally be very serious, and may include jail time and serious fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Santa, Idaho who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe punishment, many will remain out of the court system permanently.