The recovery of damages from the alleged offender shall not prohibit criminal prosecution of the alleged offender. The recovery of civil damages by a merchant or a finding of liability under this chapter shall not be admissible in a criminal proceeding. 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.
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