Shortly after her darling boyfriend gets released from prison, he's back to his old ways. Caught in the act, he gets shot by a rival gang member. On the hunt to find the killer, and get revenge, Catherine Schneider runs viciously through streets, cities and states. Getting caught up in several murders and drug busts, landing her in multiple jails around the country she earns her name "Stripes." Her parol officer back in California, Grebs, tries to help her get on the right track and let the officials take care of the business. She thinks otherwise.