DUI/DWI offenders in Ballston Lake are sometimes given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for such crimes can ordinarily be rather serious, which can include jail time and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the court finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ballston Lake that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe consequences, most will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.