DUI/DWI offenders in Pahoa, Hawaii are often given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can occasionally be quite severe, including incarceration and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Pahoa, Hawaii who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious penalties, a great number will stay away from the court system permanently.