DUI/DWI offenders in Helendale are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these types of crimes can occasionally be very harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the court finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Helendale who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more extreme consequences, a great number will stay away from the court system for good.