DUI/DWI offenders in Bowmansville, New York are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug treatment facility as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for such offenses can often be rather serious, which can include incarceration and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bowmansville, New York who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other additional severe consequences, many will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.