Zachery Ty Bryan Sentenced for DUI
“Home Improvement” star Zachery Ty Bryan has received a 16-month prison sentence following a guilty plea related to a DUI charge. The 44-year-old actor was sentenced in California on Monday after pleading guilty to a felony DUI charge from a February 2024 arrest in La Quinta.
According to court documents, Bryan entered an agreement with prosecutors during a re-arraignment on February 23, where he admitted to a felony DUI and accepted additional penalties stemming from two previous DUI convictions. He was found guilty of driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more. Two other charges—hit and run and criminal damage—were dismissed as part of the plea deal.
By the way, Bryan was denied probation and is set to serve 53 days in prison. His attorney has yet to comment on the case.
This latest ruling follows a troubling pattern of legal issues Bryan has faced over the past five years. The sentence originates from a traffic stop in La Quinta, where Bryan was initially charged with a felony DUI and also faced a misdemeanor related to court contempt.
During the traffic stop, officers from the La Quinta Sheriff’s Office pulled over a vehicle thought to be involved in an accident. Upon contact, officers noticed Bryan exhibiting signs of impairment, leading to his arrest. He was identified as Zachery Bryan and booked at the Riverside County Jail.
Previously, Bryan had been arrested in January 2025 and was briefly detained at the John Benoit Detention Center, later released on a $50,000 bail.
It appears that Bryan’s February arrest is part of a troubling trend. In October 2024, he faced additional legal problems when he was arrested in Custer County, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Police reported that Bryan was arrested on suspicion of second-degree felony DUI and driving without a valid license.
He also has a history of domestic violence allegations. In July 2023, Bryan was involved in a reported dispute and subsequently charged with fourth-degree assault. He ultimately pleaded guilty to felony assault related to domestic violence, receiving a significant reduction in his sentence.
During his rise to fame, Bryan played Brad Taylor, the eldest son in Tim Allen’s character’s family on the iconic show “Home Improvement,” which ran from 1991 to 1999. His journey from a beloved child star to facing multiple legal challenges has certainly been dramatic.
