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D.C. Code § 27-103
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27-103. Criminal proceedings. (a) The recovery of damages from the alleged offender shall not prohibit criminal prosecution of the alleged offender. (b) The recovery of civil damages by a merchant or a finding of liability under this chapter shall not be admissible in a criminal proceeding. (c) A conviction or plea of guilty of fraud, shoplifting, or theft is not a prerequisite to the maintenance of a civil action authorized by this chapter. (May 16, 1992, D.C. Law 9-98, § 4, 39 DCR 678; July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-132, § 4(a), 39 DCR 4058; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-163, § 5(a), 39 DCR 5705.)
Source: Council of the District of Columbia (code.dccouncil.gov)URL: https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/27-103Fetched: 10/21/2026

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