DUI/DWI offenders in Stevenson Ranch, CA. are occasionally given the opportunity to take part in a drug rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such crimes can ordinarily be very serious, which can include jail time and serious fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Stevenson Ranch, CA. who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme punishment, most will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.