DUI/DWI offenders in Universal City are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation center instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these types of crimes can occasionally be rather serious, which can include jail time and substantial fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for new offenders, the court will decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Universal City who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other more extreme punishment, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.