DUI/DWI offenders in Whitethorn, CA. are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment facility in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such offenses can occasionally be very extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the court may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Whitethorn, California that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other more severe consequences, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.