North Dakota Code 50-24.8-06 – Effect of criminal conviction
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A defendant convicted in any criminal proceeding under this chapter is precluded from subsequently denying the essential elements of the criminal offense of which the defendant was convicted in any civil proceeding. For purposes of this section, a conviction may result from a verdict or plea of guilty.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 50-24.8-06
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.