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title: "How long does a Coventry DUI case take?"
description: "Most first-offense Coventry DUI cases resolve in 4 to 9 months. Arraignment within 48 hours of arrest, refusal hearing window 10 days, pretrial conferences over 60 to 120 days, motion practice if..."
url: https://riduiguy.com/faq-items/how-long-does-a-coventry-dui-case-take/
date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The RI DUI Guy"
type: faq
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# How long does a Coventry DUI case take?

Most first-offense Coventry DUI cases resolve in 4 to 9 months. Arraignment within 48 hours of arrest, refusal hearing window 10 days, pretrial conferences over 60 to 120 days, motion practice if applicable, and disposition. Cases that go to trial can extend to a year or longer.

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