DUI/DWI offenders in Lowman, New York are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these types of offenses can ordinarily be very severe, including jail time and significant fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the concerns 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 Lowman, New York that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe punishment, most will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.