On Point

La Crosse County v. P.A.E., 2025AP303, 6/18/26, District IV (ineligible for publication); case activity

COA reverses the circuit court’s order continuing PAE’s protective placement on the basis that La Crosse County failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that PAE was so totally incapable of providing for her own care or custody as to create a substantial risk of serious harm to herself or others.

Wolford v. Lopez, USSC No. 24-1046, 6/25/2026, reversing a decision of the 9th Circuit, Scotusblog page (with links to briefs and commentary)

In another contentious 2nd Amendment case, SCOTUS provides more information for litigators seeking to apply the newer test for evaluating challenged firearm regulations.

State v. Terral Dontae Wallace, 2024AP2150-CR, 6/23/26, District III (recommended for publication); case activity

Although there is no dispute that the circuit court failed to advise Wallace of a presumptive minimum sentence during the plea colloquy, the court of appeals determines that no evidentiary hearing is required and affirms.

Winnebago County v. T.R.A., 2025AP2428, 6/24/26, District II (ineligible for publication); case activity

COA rejects T.R.A.’s reading of the statutory requirements, finds ample evidence of dangerousness, and affirms. 

Green County v. K.M.S., 2025AP199, 6/18/26, District IV (ineligible for publication); case activity

Applying an exceptionally deferential review to K.M.S.’s ineffectiveness claims, COA affirms in the face of a somewhat confusing appellate record.

Due to some IT issues, we’ve gone dark these last few weeks. Don’t worry–we’ve been caching posts for when we recovered access. Posts will be coming out fast and furious given the pace of decisions throughout our appellate courts, so keep an eye out here for new developments!

Hunter v. United States, USSC No. 24-1063, 6/18/2026, reversing a decision of the 5th Circuit, Scotusblog page (with links to briefs and commentary)

SCOTUS holds that a defendant’s agreement with the government not to appeal a sentence is unenforceable if it would result in a miscarriage of justice that would bring the judicial system into disrepute.

United States v. Hemani, USSC No. 24-1234, 6/18/2026, affirming a decision of the 5th Circuit, Scotusblog page (with links to briefs and commentary)

In a unanimous decision, SCOTUS agrees that a federal statute permitting disarmament of persons who are “unlawful users” of controlled substances violates the Second Amendment.

City of Antigo v. John Paul Fermanich, 2023AP1834, 6/16/26, District III (ineligible for publication); case activity

The City of Antigo appeals an order granting John Paul Fermanich’s motion to suppress blood evidence because Fermanich’s consent to the blood draw was coerced. COA affirms in this “close case” as it is the city’s burden to demonstrate that Fermanich freely and voluntarily consented to the warrantless blood draw.

County of Milwaukee v. Kent Austin Williams, 2025AP2110, 6/16/26, District I (ineligible for publication); case activity

Kent Austin Williams, pro se, challenges the circuit court’s judgment finding him guilty of speeding on the basis that Milwaukee County did not present sufficient evidence to support the violation. COA disagrees and affirms.