DUI/DWI offenders in Elmsford, NY. are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab program instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for these types of crimes can ordinarily be very extreme, which can include jail time and serious fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the judge may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Elmsford, NY. who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more severe penalties, many will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.