Maria Is a 16-Year-Old Hispanic Female from South Carolina

Maria is a 16-year-old Hispanic female from South Carolina.While high on prescription drugs,Maria beat her classmate with a brick,nearly killing her and leaving her with extensive brain damage.She has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.The judge will render a decision tomorrow on whether Maria should be tried as an adult or remain within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court system.Currently,Maria is being held in an institution pending the judge's decision.Maria is frightened she will be waived to adult court.Her lawyer eases her mind by telling her that only _____ of juvenile cases are waived.

A) 1%
B) 5%
C) 8%
D) 10%