When young Cody Brikker is forced to fatally confront his father's physical and mental abuse, he finds himself in a fight for his freedom against the Federal Government and a relentlessly manipulative Assistant U.S. Attorney. She will use little-known laws to prosecute Cody beyond what seems fair and just. Cody's aunt and childhood friend work frantically to love and support Cody in his journey of violence, pain, loneliness, and uncertainty.