DUI/DWI offenders in Waikoloa, HI. are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab center instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for such offenses can ordinarily be rather severe, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the judge finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Waikoloa, HI. who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme penalties, many will stay away from the court system permanently.