16-15-8. Matters proved in criminal trial.

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A conviction of an offense defined as criminal gang activity shall estop the defendant in any subsequent civil action or proceeding as to matters proved in the criminal proceeding.

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Code 1981, § 16-15-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 270, § 8.

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