Arnie Gottlieb: Clearing marijuana convictions is next logical step

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Arnie Gottlieb, of Dorset, who is a candidate for Bennington County state’s attorney.
With the recent decriminalization of marijuana possession in the state of Vermont, it is now time for Bennington County to take the proactive step of assisting those with past violations in getting their convictions expunged.
Beginning July 1, it will no longer be a crime for a 21-year-old to possess one ounce of marijuana or to grow two mature plants and four im