DUI/DWI offenders in Norfolk, NY. are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment center as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can often be quite severe, and may include incarceration and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Norfolk, NY. that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other additional serious punishment, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.