DUI/DWI offenders in Churchville, New York are often given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment center in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can often be very extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and various significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for initial offenders, the court finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Churchville, New York that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe punishment, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.