DUI/DWI offenders in Eldred, NY. are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug rehabilitation facility in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can occasionally be rather serious, including incarceration and significant fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Eldred, NY. who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe penalties, many will stay out of the court system for good.