In Re Revocation of License to Operate a Motor Vehicle of Wright

Tbe statute, G. S. 20-16, vests tbe Department of Motor Yebicles with- discretionary authority “to suspend tbe license of any operator without preliminary bearing upon a showing by its records or other satisfactory evidence tbat tbe licensee: (7) Has committed an offense in another state, which if committed in this state would be grounds for suspension or revocation”; and in this State tbe revocation of a driver’s license is mandatory whenever it is made to appear tbat tbe licensee has been found guilty of “Driving a motor vehicle while under tbe influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic…