HARRIS, Justice.
The question is whether a defendant appealing a magistrate jury conviction to district court under § 762.43, The Code, is entitled to another jury when he stands for "trial anew." Defendant's request for a jury was denied by the trial court. We reverse the trial court and remand for a jury trial.
Kevin Ray Putzier (defendant) was charged with speeding in violation of a Des Moines city ordinance. When the case came on for trial in magistrate...
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