Lawrence M. Friedman has explained that here are four reasons why people obey the law while discussing law and society (Friedman, 1977) 1.Self-interest: People drive their car sensibly and at an advisable speed as it is in their interest to avoid accidents and arrests. Sanctions: People fear that they might have to face monetary fines, lose privileges like driver’s license, community service and they might also have to face imprisonment and probation, and supervi