The discovery process happens before a trial. This is where evidence, interrogatories, and other things that are in the trial. These can either help the party that brought the case forward or it can destroy it. The pre-trial motion is usually done before the trial. It happens usually includes trying to resolve any legal problems that might cause the issue before trial, any evidence that might not be admissible or sometimes even completely dismiss the case. There are six steps in the trial. After the pre-trial things happen and the judge determines there will be trial, the following six steps occur