Having played the gambit of law characters, I will say it
can hinge greatly on your choice of RP. I have had very
respected Tribunal characters and very hated (see:Grurk).

It's all on how you apply your role and trade. If you choose
to apply the laws less literal (read: veteran cop who hates
paperwork), keeping intent in mind, always giving the benefit
of doubt to people, you will flag less. This tends to make
you more affable, thus liked by the general populace.

If you are more stern with your reading of the laws and mark
for every little infraction (read: meter maid), then you are
going to piss people off.

Over the years, I've found it's easy to do little things, like
return knapsacks, food, and items of personal value. Stuff like
that will earn you brownie points with those you oppress.

Grurk