DUI/DWI offenders in Salton City, CA. are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug rehab facility instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these types of crimes can occasionally be rather serious, and may include jail time and substantial fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Salton City, California that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other far more severe penalties, a great number will stay out of the court system permanently.