DUI/DWI offenders in Seaside, California are often given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment facility in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of offenses can ordinarily be very serious, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Seaside, California who are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more serious punishment, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.