DUI/DWI offenders in Canastota, New York are occasionally given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for such offenses can often be quite harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Canastota, New York who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other more extreme punishment, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.