Matters proved in criminal trial

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. History. Code 1981, § 16-15-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 270, § 8. 16-15-9. Commission of offense admissible as evidence of existence of criminal street gang. For the purpose of proving the existence of a criminal street gang and criminal gang activity, the commission, adjudication, or conviction of any offense enumerated in paragraph (1) of Code Section 16-15-3 by any member or associate of a criminal street gang shall be admissible in any trial or proceeding. Evidence offered under this Code section shall not be subject to the restrictions in paragraph (22) of Code Section 24-8-803. History.