DUI/DWI offenders in Independence, California are occasionally given the opportunity to take part in a drug rehab program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can occasionally be very serious, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Independence who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more serious penalties, many will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.