Difference between revisions of "Resolving Criminal Matters Prior to Trial (1:VI)"

* An absolute discharge is granted immediately without terms or conditions, whereas the effect of a conditional discharge is that the accused is on probation for a period of time. This can involve a number of various conditions the accused must abide by. If the accused successfully completes the period of probation with no breaches or further criminal offences, the conviction is discharged and the offender can say they have no prior convictions. It is important to note however that an absolute or conditional discharge still requires a finding of guilt.  

*Both an absolute discharge and a conditional discharge (as well as the probation order that accompanies it) will be visible on some background checks, for example vulnerable sector checks, for several months after they are entered into/the probation order ends. However, the guilty party still does not have a criminal record.

:'''NOTE:''' '''Each of the sentences listed below results in a conviction and a criminal record'''.