DUI/DWI offenders in Inyokern are often given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such crimes can often be very severe, including incarceration and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Inyokern who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme punishment, most will stay away from the court system for good.