on november 3, 2017, phillips was arrested for driving while intoxicated in portland, texas, after stopping his vehicle to ask a police officer for directions. with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.20 g/100 ml, he was charged with driving while intoxicated. phillips was released from jail after posting bail in the amount of $2,500. in april 2018, following a plea deal, phillips was sentenced to two years of probation along with several requirements, including abstinence from alcohol.