DUI/DWI offenders in Shoshone, California are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these types of offenses can occasionally be quite serious, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Shoshone, California that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other additional extreme penalties, most will stay away from the court system permanently.