Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

When you stopped doing what? You haven't told us what you did, or what happened to you as a result. There's no way to answer your question without this information.

Criminal records are forever, including all arrests, charges, convictions, sentences, jail and prison time. IF this was actually in juvenile court, you can seek to seal the records by proper petition and motion. If it was in adult court, then you may be able to seek expungement of any conviction, which will improve [not clear] your record. If serious about a hiring counsel to help in this, feel free to contact me.