well in that case, it is more of a "don't get caught" type of thing.
Self control is an amazing thing. Sure I get upset at people, but never to the point of wanting to do actual physical harm to them, or their possessions. and yeah, that self control goes farther than just "not breaking the law" but having that moral leading (which is basically what laws are) to go by and understand does, in fact, keep me from breaking the law.
Most of the laws make sense. Their reason is clear- whether it be safety, maintaining order, or just the betterment of society- so why break them?