DUI/DWI offenders in Mount Upton, NY. are often given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can occasionally be very extreme, including jail time and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mount Upton, NY. who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious penalties, most will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.