DUI/DWI offenders in Branscomb, CA. are occasionally given the opportunity to take part in a drug rehab center in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for such offenses can often be very severe, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and various significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Branscomb, California that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other far more serious consequences, a great number will stay away from the court system permanently.