DUI/DWI offenders in San Buenaventura are often given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can occasionally be rather serious, including jail time and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in San Buenaventura who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional severe penalties, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.