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John Mascolo, Esq.

Attorney Editor

John Mascolo, Esq., Attorney Editor

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John is an Ohio native whose career in public service included time as an assistant county prosecutor and assistant municipal law director. He also served for several years as a domestic relations court magistrate and mediator. 

Latest Articles

  • What You Need To Know About Online Scamming and the Law

    Phishing, work-at-home schemes, and prize scams are just a few methods criminals have discovered to scam people online. Learn more at FindLaw.

  • Child Abandonment Charges

    Child abandonment is a serious crime. Learn about the pertinent laws, safe haven, and much more about child abandonment at FindLaw.com.

  • Aiding and Abetting/Accessory to Crime

    A criminal charge of "aiding and abetting" or accessory can usually be brought against anyone who helps to commit a crime. See more in FindLaw's guide to Criminal Charges.

  • AMBER Alerts: Law and Background

    FindLaw's article on the law and background of AMBER alerts, which is intended to quickly and widely disseminate information about child abductions. Learn more in FindLaw's Criminal Law section.

  • Transactional Immunity for Witnesses

    Can the State make someone talk? Learn about transactional immunity and the privilege against self-incrimination at FindLaw's Criminal Procedure section.

  • Reinstatement of Parental Rights After Termination

    For those who qualify, typically by demonstrating to a court that they can be responsible parents, reinstatement of parental rights after termination is possible. Learn about this and more at FindLaw's Parental Rights and Liability section.

  • Parental Civil Liability

    If a child hurts someone or damages property, the parent may be liable. State laws encourage responsible parenting. FindLaw explains why a parent can be sued.

  • Parental Criminal Liability

    While state laws vary quite a bit, parents can be held criminally liable for certain criminal acts committed by their children. Learn about parental criminal liability -- and more -- at FindLaw's Parental Rights and Liability section.

  • Termination of Parental Rights

    FindLaw explains the termination of parental rights, covering voluntary and involuntary processes, legal grounds, and reinstatement.

  • Disturbing the Peace

    Disturbing the peace is a criminal offense that may involve noise violations, unlawful gathering, fighting, and many other transgressions. Learn about disturbing the peace at FindLaw.com.

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