DUI/DWI offenders in Williamsport are occasionally given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of criminal offenses can often be very harsh, and may include incarceration and serious fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the judge will decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Williamsport who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious consequences, many will stay away from the court system for good.