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Broadcom Founder Indicted on Drug Charge

By Steven Rodriguez

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The co-founder of Broadcom, one of Southern California’s largest technology firms, has been indicted for using and distributing illegal drugs in his home. Henry Nicholas and Broadcom’s former CFO William Ruehle were also indicted in an alleged stock option back-dating scheme. Nicholas surrendered to federal law enforcement officers late last week. Personal use of illegal drugs is a crime, as is providing them to others. Penalties can be stiff, but California does offer alternative sentencing for non-violent drug crime offenders. Depending on the situation, if you are charged with a drug crime, you may be eligible for one of three alternative sentencing options: Proposition 36: First and second time non-violent offenders charged with simple drug possession can receive substance abuse treatment in lieu of jail time...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on June 09, 2008 (boomark / email).

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