Sociology
Procedural Justice and the Legitimacy of Criminal Justice Institutions
Quick fact
People's willingness to obey the law and cooperate with police is influenced more by whether they feel the process was fair than by whether the outcome was in their favor.
Why this is interesting
You probably think that the outcome—whether you win or lose—is what matters most in a court case. But studies show that how you were treated during the process might matter even more.