Former "Home Improvement" star Zachery Ty Bryan has been sentenced to 16 months in jail following a guilty plea to a driving under the influence charge from 2024, as reported by TMZ.com. The sentencing occurred in La Quinta, California, where Bryan admitted to an enhancement for having a blood-alcohol content of 0.15% or higher, nearly double the legal limit of 0.08%.
Legal Proceedings and Plea Deal
Bryan was rearraigned on Monday morning after striking a plea deal with prosecutors. Court documents reveal that he acknowledged two prior DUI convictions, which contributed to the 16-month sentence in county jail, with 57 days already served. Upon completion of his jail time, Bryan will also need to address outstanding out-of-county warrants.
History of Legal Issues
This latest incident is part of a long-standing pattern of legal troubles for Bryan, spanning multiple jurisdictions. His history includes allegations of domestic violence, repeated DUI violations dating back to 2004, and probation violations. In January 2025, he was arrested in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and charged with second-degree domestic violence, involving accusations of punching and choking a woman with whom he shares children. The resolution of these charges remains unclear.
Previous Arrests and Convictions
In July 2023, Bryan was arrested in Oregon on charges of felony assault, robbery, and harassment. He pleaded guilty to fourth-degree felony assault, resulting in a sentence of seven days in jail and 36 months of supervised probation. Later, in 2025, he was arrested again in Oregon for violating probation terms and held without bail for a month. Additionally, in October 2020, he faced multiple charges in Oregon, including felony strangulation and fourth-degree assault, pleading guilty to two misdemeanors and receiving three years of probation.
Civil Court Ruling
Beyond criminal cases, Bryan has faced civil legal challenges. In 2023, a Los Angeles civil court ordered him and his production company to pay over $108,000 after finding him guilty of defrauding an investor in a film project. This adds to the financial and legal burdens he has accumulated over the years.
Bryan's struggles with the law highlight the ongoing challenges he has faced since his rise to fame on the popular television show "Home Improvement." His repeated offenses and convictions underscore a troubled adulthood marked by legal entanglements and personal issues.
