Statutory rape

The common law definition of rape has not proven adequate to reflect modern values. It is limited to sex without consent and with a woman, and only where the victim is not the wife of the rapist. Many states have enacted laws which include under the charge of rape, sex with a minor even if done with the minor’s consent, sex without consent regardless of whether the victim is male or female, and sex without consent regardless of the matrimonial bond between victim and rapist. - (read more on Statutory rape)
  

The crime of having sexual intercourse with a female under anage set by statute, regardless of whether or not she consents to the act.