DUI/DWI offenders in Mendocino, California are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug treatment program in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can occasionally be rather serious, and may 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. Many times, specifically for new offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mendocino, California who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other additional serious consequences, many will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.