Domestic Violence Advocate Fears For Life

North Carolinian Heather Thompson speaks at schools and to law enforcement on the effects of domestic violence. She educates students about what signs to look for and also teaches them how the cycle of violence can be so hard to break. Thompson teaches the subject well because she was a domestic violence victim.

Thompson’s ex husband, who has been locked up for over a decade was released last week and she is frightened he will make good on a promise to kill her and their daughters. Thomas Howard Price Jr. wrote her a letter from a South Carolina prison stating he would do just that. That same letter landed him a stint in federal prison once he was released from S.C. custody.

According to this Associated Press story, Price will be released to an unknown location and will be monitored via an electronic monitoring device while on federal post release supervision.

Thompson is frightened, but not enough to live in hiding. Her finances don’t allow it and she doesn’t feel like she should have to. After surviving Price’s beatings, she has a right to be scared though his attorney states he has no desire to contact her.

Domestic violence is a frightening affair. It affects everyone involved in a negative way. Anger gets the best of some people and forces them to act out of character. Subsequent criminal charges can lead to lengthy prison sentences and broken homes.

Domestic violence charges are taken very seriously in North Carolina and the laws are designed to protect the victim, not the aggressor. When you are charged with a domestic violence offense, it is likely you will feel judged immediately.

Having an experienced attorney on your side can help you feel like someone out there is looking out for your best interests. If you are facing charges like this, call me to discuss the details of your case. I may be able to help you get a more favorable outcome on your day in court.