DUI/DWI offenders in Kew Gardens, NY. are occasionally given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment center in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these types of offenses can often be very extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for new offenders, the court finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Kew Gardens, NY. who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme consequences, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.