What are pretrial motions?

Houston – There is a fight well before a trial ever takes place.

Lawyers file paperwork to prevent certain things from entering a trial.

In this Anatomy of a Trial video, you’ll see the slight differences between a civil, criminal, and impeachment trial, and how they get used.

Looking to break down a legal term? We’ll try to give you some clarity on it if you leave a comment below.

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