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.Pending the judge's decision,Maria is not released to go home with her parents,but is instead held in a

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Maria is being held in a detention facility as she awaits the judge's decision on whether she should be tried as an adult or not. A treatment facility or substance abuse facility may be appropriate for addressing her drug use, but given the severity of her crime, she is likely being held in a secure detention facility. A prison would not be appropriate for a juvenile who has not yet been tried as an adult.

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