This document summarizes the key stages of a criminal trial process:
1. The pleading stage begins with the filing of a complaint and involves summons, responses, and motions for dismissal or judgment.
2. Pretrial involves determining facts through questioning, motions for summary judgment, and a pretrial order to outline what will be addressed in court.
3. The trial itself involves jury selection, opening statements, testimony from plaintiffs and their witnesses/experts, defense testimony, closing arguments, the jury's evaluation of the case, and a final verdict and judgment.