DUI/DWI offenders in Burnt Hills are often given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment program instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for such offenses can occasionally be quite harsh, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and even significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for new offenders, the court will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Burnt Hills that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other more serious punishment, many will remain away from the court system permanently.