ALAMO HEIGHTS, Texas – Alamo Heights police arrested cannabis attorney Daniel Micah Mehler on Saturday, according to Bexar County online court records.
The Bexar County Jail confirmed that Mehler was released on Monday after being arrested on the following charges:
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- Sexual assault, a second-degree felony
- Assault family violence by impeding breathing/circulation (Choking), a third-degree felony
- Interfering with an emergency request for assistance, a misdemeanor
Alamo Heights police told KSAT 12 News that they aren’t releasing information about the arrest yet, adding that the cases are open investigations.
According to the State Bar of Texas, Mehler has practiced law in the state since May 2013.
The Mehler Cannabis website brands Mehler as “the dopest attorney in town.”
According to his biography, Mehler is a member of several organizations, including the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
KSAT called Mehler’s firm but was unable to leave a voice message.
In an email to KSAT, Mehler referred our request for comment to his attorney.
“Mr. Mehler maintains his innocence,” said Mehler’s defense attorney Carolyn Wentland in a phone conversation with KSAT. “He’s not guilty of all charges and he maintains his innocence. We look forward to a thorough investigation and we believe a thorough investigation will exonerate him.”