CHAPTER 18
THE HORROR OF the situation became clear when I got marched out of the house and shoved into the back of a police cruiser.
“What’s going on?”
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.”
“Why are you saying that? Am I being arrested?” My voice rose to a shriek, clear even above the shouts and chaos coming from all around me.
“You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I’ve just read to you?”
A sob escaped, quickly followed by tears. “Why are you doing this?”
“Do you understand the rights I’ve just read to you?”
“Yes, I damn well understand them. Why am I in handcuffs?”
“I’m arresting you on suspicion of drug dealing.”
“Drug
