DUI/DWI offenders in Point Arena, California are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these types of crimes can occasionally be quite serious, including jail time and significant fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for new offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Point Arena who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more severe punishment, most will stay away from the court system for good.