DUI/DWI offenders in Pelham, NY. are often given the option to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be quite serious, and may include jail time and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Pelham, NY. who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more severe penalties, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.