DUI/DWI offenders in Comstock, New York are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for such crimes can ordinarily be very extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for new offenders, the judge finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Comstock, New York who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other additional severe consequences, many will stay away from the court system for good.