DUI/DWI offenders in Taft are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug treatment facility as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these types of offenses can often be quite harsh, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Taft that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more severe punishment, most will stay out of the court system permanently.