DUI/DWI offenders in West Islip, New York are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug rehab program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of crimes can occasionally be very serious, including jail time and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the judge may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in West Islip, New York that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more extreme consequences, many will stay out of the court system for good.