DUI/DWI offenders in Reedley are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can often be quite extreme, including jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for new offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Reedley that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme consequences, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.