Sara, who has a tumultuous relationship with her mom, is picked up as a runaway, while Cordell, the perfect student, is arrested for auto theft.

Ryan, who is under the influence of marijuana, is arrested for leaving the scene of a car crash, while LaRico, a hurricane Katrina victim, is arrested for retaliating against a school bully.

Sierra, who is in love with a 19 year-old drug dealer, is arrested for truancy, while Rashad heads to LCJC for the second time, after initiating a life threatening assault.

Jasmine and Jacinta, are arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, while RJ, who has hit rock bottom, is picked up after a drug induced crime spree.

Dale, the aspiring rocker with the unstable family life, is picked up as a runaway, while Jeff, the good student, is arrested for firing a BB gun.

Kashmiere is arrested as a first time shop lifter, while Francesca lands in LCJC once again, as her kleptomania continues to get her in trouble with the law.

Karissa, a foster child, is picked up after running away for 2 weeks, while Nathan, months shy of his 18th birthday, is picked up for burglary.