Is naiive consequentialism to the spirit of "oucome justifies means" really that popular? I ask because the law, legal system and even democratic values as we

Is naiive consequentialism to the spirit of "oucome justifies means" really that popular? I ask because the law, legal system and even democratic values as we know them are built on very different principles. We definitely punish theft, burglary and fraud even if outcome giving to poor is seen as preferrable. We dont punish legal tax shenanigans and some shady philanthropy, even if outcome is poor. And when democratic majority is in favor of some stupid and harmful policy, we campaign against it, but still obey democratic majority.