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title: "How much prison time can I get for a third DUI in Rhode Island?"
description: "The statutory range is 1 to 3 years, with the 1-year minimum mandatory. At a BAC of .15 or above, or if the driver was under the influence of drugs, the range is a mandatory 3 to 5 years. A judge has..."
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date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
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# How much prison time can I get for a third DUI in Rhode Island?

The statutory range is 1 to 3 years, with the 1-year minimum mandatory. At a BAC of .15 or above, or if the driver was under the influence of drugs, the range is a mandatory 3 to 5 years. A judge has discretion to impose a longer suspended portion or split sentence in select cases.

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