The problem, of course, is the lack of legislation regarding this subject. I'm no lawyer, but the only parallel we seem to have is breaking and entering.

If I leave the front door to my house open and someone walks in, have they committed breaking and entering? Opinions differ.

* From (http://www.courts.state.ri.us/supreme/pdf-files/98-466.PDF): "the definition of breaking and entering, the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island provides as follows: Every person who shall break and enter at anytime of the day or night, any dwelling house, whether the same is occupied or not, without the consent of the owner or tenant of such dwelling house is guilty of the offense."

* From (http://dictionary.law.com/definition2.asp?selected=98&bold=||||): "the criminal act of entering a residence or other enclosed property through the slightest amount of force (even pushing open a door), without authorization. If there is intent to commit a crime, this is burglary. If there is no such intent, the breaking and entering alone is probably at least illegal trespass, which is a misdemeanor crime."

Lawyers would have to hash this one out. IMHO, I feel like I have the right to leave my front door (or my car door) open without implying that anyone walking by has the right to enter, no matter their intentions.

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