NEUMAN, Justice.
This appeal by defendant, Terry Nikkel, challenges his conviction of operating while intoxicated in violation of Iowa Code section 321J.2 (1997). His conviction rests on a pleading captioned "Petition to Stipulate to a Finding of Guilt." This hybridization of a guilty plea and bench trial is nowhere authorized by rule or statute. We therefore reverse and remand for further proceedings.
I. Following his arrest and arraignment on the charge...
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