State Courts

Baier v. State of Wyoming - Restitution Award Appeal

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed a restitution award of $92,722.79 against Kylea Rae Baier. Baier appealed, arguing that certain credit card charges should be excluded from the award because the victim received a benefit. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's decision.

Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Bryant H. Klos - Disciplinary Action

The Wisconsin Supreme Court released an opinion in the case of Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Bryant H. Klos on January 9, 2026. This case involves disciplinary action against a legal professional. The full opinion is available in PDF format.

State v. Michael Joseph Gasper - Criminal Opinion

The Wisconsin Supreme Court released its opinion in State v. Michael Joseph Gasper on January 14, 2026. This is a published opinion, meaning it is the final version and will appear in the official reports.

State v. Andreas W. Rauch Sharak - Criminal Opinion

The Wisconsin Supreme Court released its opinion in State v. Andreas W. Rauch Sharak on February 24, 2026. The case number is 2024AP000469-CR. The opinion is available in PDF format and is subject to further editing before appearing in the official bound reports.

State v. J. D. B. - Criminal Opinion

The Wisconsin Supreme Court released its opinion in State v. J. D. B. on February 25, 2026. The case number is 2023AP000715-CR. This is a published opinion, and the final version will appear in the official reports.

Mongeon Bay Properties v. Town of Colchester - Land Condemnation Dispute

The Vermont Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision denying the Town of Colchester's petition to condemn Mongeon Bay Properties, LLC's land for a stormwater treatment facility. The court found the Town failed to prove necessity, despite arguments related to phosphorus reduction and existing infrastructure liability.

State v. Michael Williams - Bail Decision Affirmation

The Vermont Supreme Court affirmed a trial court's decision to hold Michael Williams without bail, finding that the court permissibly corrected its order to reflect that the weight of the evidence was indeed great. The court's entry order clarifies the standards for holding a defendant without bail under the Vermont Constitution and statutes.

Vermont Supreme Court - K.P. Adoption Case Opinion

The Vermont Supreme Court issued an opinion in the K.P. adoption case, affirming the denial of petitions to terminate parental rights and permit adoption. The court also upheld the dismissal of an appeal to the civil division for lack of jurisdiction.

In re O.R.G. - Parental Rights Termination and Adoption

The Vermont Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision, ruling that a grandmother may be permitted to serve parental rights termination and adoption petitions by publication. The case, In re O.R.G., addresses the availability of service by publication when parents cannot be located.

Echeverria v. Town of Tunbridge - Public Trail Maintenance Authority

The Vermont Supreme Court ruled that the Town of Tunbridge has the authority to maintain public trails crossing private property. The court affirmed a lower court decision, concluding that these trails are public rights-of-way under state statutes, allowing the town to ensure public access.