Depends on your age. For example if you are under 18 you will have it on your record until you have finished your education. But if your an adult it varies in years
A criminal record is always there unless it is expunged.
5 years
Class A drugs can result in 7 years for possession and up to lifetime in prison if caught distributing. More than likely you will not receive the full sentence unless you are caught doing so more than once or if you are wanted for distributing.
It always stays on your record, however the record is sealed to the public after you turn 18.
All convictions are a permanent part of the person's criminal record.
If it occurred after your 18th birthday they will be a permanent part of your adult criminal history record.
If it occurred after your 18th birthday it will become a permanent part of your criminal history record.
Until you lturn 18 years of age, at which time your juvenile criminal record is sealed.
(in the US) So-called "cautions" do not appear on your criminal record. Only records of arrests, prosectuions, and court findings.
If you are older than 18, forever.
for ever or till the end of time
he was in jail for 28 months