DUI/DWI offenders in Marathon, New York are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be quite extreme, which can include jail time and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Marathon, New York who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme penalties, most will stay out of the court system permanently.