DUI/DWI offenders in Glenmont, New York are often given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be rather harsh, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Glenmont, New York that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other far more extreme penalties, most will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.