Supreme Court of Iowa February 25, 2004, 02-1588 (State v. Meron)

CADY, Justice.

This appeal requires us to decide whether a plea of guilty was properly entered in a criminal case and whether the challenge to the plea was properly preserved for appellate review. Upon our review, we vacate the decision of the court of appeals, reverse the judgment and sentence of the district court, and remand the case for further proceedings.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.