Before the end of his first season on Ally McBeal, over the Thanksgiving 2000 holiday, Downey was arrested when his room at Merv Griffin's Hotel and Givenchy Spa in Palm Springs, California was searched by the police, who were responding to an anonymous 911 call.
Sebelum akhir musim pertamanya di Ally McBeal, selama Thanksgiving 2000 liburan, Downey ditangkap ketika kamarnya di Merv Griffin Hotel dan Givenchy Spa di Palm Springs, California digeledah oleh polisi, yang menanggapi sebuah panggilan 911 anonim.