Something like this happened in Louisiana years ago. IIRC, a drunk/high Japanese exchange student tried to break into a house where he thought a Halloween party was going on. Owner shot and killed him. The owner was cleared of any criminal charges but the civil suit totally destroyed him.
Nice screen name..
Concerning the OP, there's a Seinfeld in there. Joe Davola leaves the door open to encourage intruders. d:^)