DUI/DWI offenders in Kingston are often given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for such criminal offenses can often be quite extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and various significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Kingston who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more serious consequences, most will stay out of the court system for good.