356:4-e Prima Facie Evidence. –
I. A final judgment or decree rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding under this chapter brought by the state, to the effect that a defendant has violated RSA 356:2 or 3 shall be prima facie evidence against such defendant in any action or proceeding brought by any other party against such defendant under RSA 356:11 as to all matters respecting which the judgment obtained by the state would be an estoppel as between the parties thereto.
II. This section does not apply to consent judgments or decrees entered before any testimony has been given in a hearing on the merits.