<P> While a discharge does not result in a criminal conviction, there is a finding of guilt . This finding can be used in civil proceedings and may result in refusal of entry into the United States which does not currently recognize discharges or pardons . </P> <P> Probation may be ordered in combination with other sentencing options, or if there is no minimum sentence, on its own as a suspended sentence . Probation cannot be ordered in combination with a term of imprisonment of more than two years, and it cannot be in combination of both a fine and imprisonment . If an individual is subject to a probation order and subsequently convicted of a different offence and receives a sentence which results in imprisonment for over two years, the probation order is not voided . </P> <P> The maximum length of a probation order is 3 years . </P> <P> A probation order will require the defendant to comply with a number of conditions . Some of the conditions are mandatory: "keep the peace and be of good behaviour", appear in court when required to do so, and notify the court and probation officer of any change of address or employment . There are also a number of optional terms, which include reporting conditions, non-consumption conditions, non-possession conditions, non-attendance conditions, non-association / communication conditions, and treatment conditions . Community service can be part of a probation order, with a maximum of 240 hours, over a maximum period of 18 months . </P>

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