Yes, as a prerequisite to admission, you must admit guilt via a plea.  If you have already been found guilty, we can advocate for conditional discharge at this stage.  Despite this, no conviction will appear on your criminal record and you can even have the arrest expunged after completing the program.  Actual innocence is, of course, always a factor that must be considered when determining whether conditional discharge is the right option for you—if we are able to make a strong case for your acquittal, conditional discharge may not be necessary.