The accused person is found guilty, but if they follow the conditions of their sentence, they will have no permanent criminal record. The accused is placed under conditions, such as probation, for a certain period. This means the accused has to follow certain conditions or rules.
If the accused meets all of the conditions for the entire period, then the accused is discharged and the court seeks no further punishment.
The conditional discharge will be listed on the person’s criminal record, but only for three years.
Conditional sentences are often used for less serious offences, and typically not for crimes of violence.