DUI/DWI offenders in Gilboa, New York are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment program in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of crimes can occasionally be quite harsh, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating 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 Gilboa, New York that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more extreme punishment, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.