It is also
statutory rape (at least in
Massachusetts I hear, probably other states as well), to take an
underage individual who meets the
criterion mentioned above
across state lines. Strange? The
rationale there is that you could just drive to a state where the
age of consent is much lower, and go
crazy there. Smart, if you ask me.
It's only inforced like that in very
rare circumstances. Of course if you are driving your 14 yr old niece across state lines to visit your
grandparents, you have nothing to fear: there has to be proof or suspicion of
sexual activity, as it is put together, I believe.
Thanks to
Percepied for the additional info below.