easy cryptic

I really want the answer to be JUDGE, but it's not coming together for me.

Also, I can't stop thinking about the actor, Mr. Law. (There's a connection with his first name and the name Petrol, in the luggage industry, but it's too weak.

I've run out of ideas, for five letters.

:)
 
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Ugh.. I screwed it up. Sorry.

A correct hint is

America in petrol gets you a law man!
 
Ugh.. I screwed it up. Sorry.

A correct hint is

America in petrol gets you a law man!
That's what I was wondering.
It sounded like you wanted to put AU inside GAS, but that doesn't give GAUSS. Putting US inside GAS does.
 
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