Rob, a previously convicted child molester, lures Sammi, a seven-year-old girl, into his car. He drives down the highway heading for a secluded location intending to have sex with Sammi. However, a friend of Sammi's wrote down Rob's license plate number and called the police. Police officers stop Rob's car and arrest him before he has had a chance to harm Sammi. The most serious offense that Rob has committed is:

A) kidnapping.
B) interference with child custody.
C) aggravated kidnapping.
D) none of the above because he has not yet harmed Sammi.


Ans: C) aggravated kidnapping.

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