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title: "What is the minimum prison sentence for a first offense?"
description: "One year. Subsection (c) sets the range at not less than 1 year and not more than 10 years."
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date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
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# What is the minimum prison sentence for a first offense?

One year. Subsection (c) sets the range at not less than 1 year and not more than 10 years.

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