" Fernandez has worked for Kaufman County for nine years . She was first assistant district attorney when picked to fill seat of fallen judge . `` She strikes fear in some people 's hearts , '' Eric Smenner told the paper , adding that she was tougher to negotiate plea deals with than other prosecutors , but that compromise was n't impossible . County official calls her very capable . Defense attorney tells newspaper she is a ` ` beast ''
" Fernandez has worked for Kaufman County for nine years . She was first assistant district attorney when picked to fill seat of fallen judge . County official calls her very capable . Defense attorney tells newspaper she is a ` ` beast ''