DWI's can be a serious offense in the State of NY. It is a growing criminal offense that can have a severe outcome resulting in jail time and revocation of one's license. These matters are not taken lightly and have a severe punishment as an outcome. It can affect a person's living situation, work, and family. But one question is raised when dealing with these types of cases. "Does this person deserve alcohol treatment over jail time?" Many people might say that this is a ludicrous thought, but it is not.

When a person is an alcoholic and cannot control their drinking, treatment is an option that can have a better result than a significant amount of jail time. Realizing that alcoholism is a disease that affects the body and mind is the first thing that one should understand. Whether it be long term treatment or outpatient, a person's rehabilitation can have a better affect than throwing a person in jail and hoping they get the point to never drink again. Most people will return to drinking directly after leaving jail, since consequential thinking cannot overcome the disease of alcoholism. One must undergo treatment, which is attained through a TASK program offered by the State of NY. Usually the district attorney will provide this program through the attorney of the defendant.

TASK's program will give you a chance to undergo treatment and recover from alcoholism. You can recover knowing you have a better chance not to drink and drive, and not have to spend jail time where you still can't recover from this disease. TASK is usually a 12 to 18 month long program. You will be closely monitored while referred to outpatient or inpatient programs

Goldstein and Handwerker, LLP have been dealing with DWI's in the State of NY for decades and have multiple experience in these cases. Not only have they attained the right verdict a person wanted, but also had the satisfaction of watching these people recuperate from alcoholism and see them move on with their lives. "Alcoholism is a disease that deserves treatment, not sentencing!" says Steven Goldstein. Servicing Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx, their experience shows throughout a person's case. They stay heavily involved with their client's case and make sure they are aware of every fact throughout the process.

www.defenseny.com is the website you can visit for contacting Steven Goldstein, as well as by phoning the office at 212-679-1330. Their DWI handling expertise will get you the right verdict, instead of jail for alcoholism.