Charged with a crime but not convicted, what does it say on my background? How long does it take to pose on a criminial record?

Did you enter into a plea deal, were the charges dropped, were you found not guilty?

The answer depends on the circumstances.

I've seen charges take months to "hit." I've seen them "hit" in a matter of days.

I'm sorry to hear that. A friend's similar background came up during a job interview, and it didn't turn out too well for him.