DUI/DWI offenders in Hamden, NY. are often given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such criminal offenses can often be rather extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Hamden, NY. that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional extreme punishment, many will stay away from the court system permanently.