Growing up poor, abused and surrounded by violence, Tito Lopez dreamed of becoming a cop. But as fate would have it, his dream became a series of nightmares and the treachery of life in the hood overtakes him. When the water gets too deep, gangsters pull Tito out, embrace him and become his family. Unfortunately, Tito is drawn into a life of crime and gangsterism, which involves the Mexican Mafia and corrupt cops. This gripping reality takes you on a journey leading to betrayal and a three strike life sentence.