‘Home Improvement’ Star Zachery Ty Bryan Sentenced to 16 Months for DUI

Zachery Ty Bryan, best known for his role on the sitcom “Home Improvement,” has been sentenced to 16 months in jail following a plea deal in a 2024 DUI case. The sentencing took place on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Larson Justice Center in California .

Details of the Case

Bryan pleaded guilty to a felony DUI charge, admitting to driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.15% – nearly double the legal limit of 0.08% . He also acknowledged prior DUI convictions, leading to harsher sentencing enhancements . Two other charges, including a misdemeanor for property damage, were dismissed as part of the plea agreement .

The arrest stemmed from an incident on February 17, 2024, in La Quinta, California, where deputies responded to a reported traffic collision . Bryan was subsequently charged with felony DUI and a misdemeanor contempt of court charge.

Prior Legal Issues

This sentencing is the latest in a series of legal troubles for the actor. Bryan has been arrested six times in the past five years . In December 2025, he was arrested in Oregon on suspicion of probation violation related to a felony assault charge . He also faced a DUI arrest in Oklahoma in October 2024 .

Bryan has already served 53 days in connection with these cases , leaving approximately 14 months remaining on his sentence.

Bryan’s Career

Zachery Ty Bryan gained prominence for his role as the eldest son on the popular 1990s sitcom “Home Improvement,” alongside Tim Allen. He also appeared in the 1996 film “First Kid” .