Could You Lose Your Driver’s License Because of a Drug Charge?

Drug-related charges have consequences that not everyone expects. For example, a charge of driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or both results in revocation of your driver’s license unless you challenge the revocation within 15 days. Further, a charge of drug possession likely will result in license revocation. A “DUI” crime in Oklahoma includes not only driving while intoxicated by alcohol, but also driving while under the influence of any intoxicating or controlled substance. This may include prescription drugs and controlled dangerous substances (illegal drugs). Using any amount of an illegal drug while driving is a crime. 47 O.S. §...