DrTodd
Michigan Moderator
I think you are confusing "law as written" with "law as interpreted". Yes, following the explicit text from the MCL, you would seem to meet the exception. However, an AG and the Michigan Supreme Court have basically interpreted the intent of the legislature to be that this covers non-residents only; Michigan has an explicit process in place for Michigan residents.
Remember, what you are arguing is what we also believe should be the case... but our opinions aren't what matters. Unless you want to be a test case, I would abide by what we have told you. What I MIGHT do myself is not necessarily what I tell you to do. Advocating illegal behavior is contrary to forum rule #15; doing it myself with the understanding that I may pay some heavy consequences is not.
Remember, what you are arguing is what we also believe should be the case... but our opinions aren't what matters. Unless you want to be a test case, I would abide by what we have told you. What I MIGHT do myself is not necessarily what I tell you to do. Advocating illegal behavior is contrary to forum rule #15; doing it myself with the understanding that I may pay some heavy consequences is not.