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Yes you CAN but you may not. Certain circumstances sometimes allow for not serving anytime. If you defend your home against an armed intruder and kill them, you may be charged with the crime of involuntary manslaughter BUT probably would not serve anytime because your actions were not based on malice AND defense of ones home and family are protected under the US Constitution. without malice means that you did not intentionally set out to murder someone in a premeditated way. Self Defense is a very strong defense against murder or manslaughter charges.

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