DUI/DWI offenders in Ione, California are sometimes given the chance to take part in a drug rehab facility instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of criminal offenses can occasionally be quite severe, which can include incarceration and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ione, California that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional severe consequences, a great number will stay out of the court system permanently.