Navigating Legal Challenges and Achieving Plea Agreements for Clients
In a significant development within the legal system, former Chula Vista City Councilmember Andrea Cardenas and her brother have entered guilty pleas for two charges related to grand theft, following an agreement with prosecutors. This plea pertains to their unlawful acquisition of funds from government programs in 2020, including the Paycheck Protection Program and unemployment […]
Advocating Responsibility and Resolution: Attorney Pedro Bernal’s Role in Negotiating a Constructive Plea Deal
In a recent court appearance, former Chula Vista City Councilwoman Andrea Cardenas and her brother, represented by defense attorney Pedro Bernal, opted to change their pleas to guilty for two of the charges against them as part of a plea agreement. This decision involved admitting guilt to two felony counts of grand theft related to […]
Strategic Legal Guidance: Pedro Bernal’s Role in an Unprecedented Situation
In a recent development that has stirred Chula Vista’s political scene, former City Councilwoman Andrea Cardenas and her brother faced an additional felony charge, increasing the total to eight for Andrea and six for Jesus, related to allegations of fraud. This charge was announced shortly after Andrea’s resignation from the Chula Vista City Council, a […]
Legal Expertise in Action: Pedro Bernal’s Approach to New Challenges
Former Chula Vista City Councilmember Andrea Cardenas and her brother Jesus face a new felony charge of grand theft, accused of unlawfully claiming unemployment benefits during 2020. Defense attorney Pedro Bernal, representing Andrea, emphasized the widespread nature of unemployment claims during this period and mentioned the need to carefully examine the evidence to ascertain any […]