Worcester Co. prosecutors earn highest DUI conviction rate in Md.

WORCESTER CO., Md. – The Office of the State’s Attorney for Worcester County has once again earned the highest conviction rate in the State of Maryland for the prosecution of DUI driving offenses.

Worcester County prosecutors handled more than 1,000 DUI/DWI cases during the 2021 calendar year, securing a 92.2% conviction rate. The statewide average conviction rate for 2021 was 77.2%.

The Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association has previously recognized Worcester County prosecutors for having the State’s top conviction rate every year since 2019.

Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser released the following statement on Monday:

“We continue to be very proud of our aggressive efforts in the prosecution of DUI cases. These are results that our citizens expect and deserve, and are results that should serve as caution to would-be drunk drivers. Now more than ever before, there are so many options available to avoid drinking and driving and the tragic impacts that it can have on our community. Because drunk driving is a crime that is 100% preventable, it remains a priority for our prosecutors, who take every case seriously and have a proven track record of securing convictions. As we prepare for a busy summer, locals and visitors alike should know that DUI enforcement efforts will continue to keep our community safe. I thank all of our police agencies for actively patrolling the roadways in search of these dangerous drivers, and for their diligence in preparing strong cases for us to prosecute in court.”