Cedar decks generally last from 15 to 20 years, but they can deteriorate faster, particularly on the ground-floor and in shaded areas that take longer to dry out. The average material cost for cedar is $5 to $15 per square foot, for an estimated cost of $6,400 to $24,000 to replace a 16-by-20-foot deck.
You also cannot be compelled to give evidence against a co-accused where you are both being tried in the same proceedings. However, if the prosecution refuses to offer any evidence against you and you are acquitted, then you can be compelled to testify against a co-accused.
* * * * *. Although an accused person may not be forced to testify, he or she may voluntarily confess, and the confession may be used in evidence. In fact, in many criminal cases resulting from acts of passion or drugs where the perpetrator is not a career criminal, the suspect is eager to confess.