San Antonio's 'dopest lawyer' arrested on drug possession, DWI charges - San Antonio Current

San Antonio attorney Daniel Mehler was arrested on charges of drug possession and driving while intoxicated after a neighbor reported his erratic behavior over the weekend. The police found Mehler driving through the neighborhood and throwing items at a house, prompting their intervention. Upon contact, he displayed slurred speech and refused to take a field sobriety test, attributing his condition to a speech impediment. Officers noted a strong smell of alcohol and his difficulty in maintaining balance. Mehler carried 20 units of a Schedule 1-A drug, leading to a felony drug possession charge alongside his misdemeanor DWI charge.

Authorities filed a warrant for a blood draw, but they could not obtain a sample until over two hours post-arrest. He was released after posting bond on Sunday. This incident adds to Mehler's legal troubles following last year's charges of sexual assault and family violence, which were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.