Law is most determinative when clear, but attitudes still influence the choice.

Evidence

Thus the best account of judicial decision making may incorporate both legal and extralegal factors. It seems reasonable to assume that judges take their oath to dispense equal justice under law seriously. Thus, when the law is clear, judges can be expected to follow it. — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 2649

Categorization

• XREF: Synthesizes the legal and political perspectives into a combined account of judging. — connects to: Most people conform to law and even wrongdoers crave legal certainty — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 182