When Akira Kurusu saves a woman from an enraged drunken man, who's intentions were far from civilized, he accidentally injures him and soon sued. His brother steps up and takes the blame both end up with the criminal record that lands them at Tokyo. Fair warning I've never played any Persona games only watched numerous play throughs and read some of the manga, in no way is this to insult anyone and I hope that no one takes offence to it.