DUI/DWI offenders in Ridge, New York are often given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab center in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be quite serious, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ridge, New York who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more extreme penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.