DUI/DWI offenders in Yucaipa are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment facility instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for such offenses can occasionally be very harsh, and may include jail time and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the judge finds that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Yucaipa who are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional extreme penalties, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.