Well, I kinda agree that any alignment haves personall code, even code of honor somesort. Examply CN barbarians could follow barbarian code of honor. Also I agree that most cases LN will follow the law but like whit all neutral alignments (LN, N and CN) they most cases want do good than bad so LN char would not willingly follow laws of tyrant (basically LE laws) but they are more willing follow laws doned by LN or LG people.<br/><br/>So, I would think LN would report about the thugs attack because they believe they get justfull treatment from the guards if they explain in detail waht happened and if guards would accuse for assault they can say "Hey, if I attacked these guys why in hells I comed talk to you then?"<br/><br/>But then everyone plays whit their own style, LN inviduals can follow very weird set of laws which can be abusive towards some people or class but they would still remain LN than LE. Also I personally prefer play alignment as 'grey field' of philosophies and beliefs than what is DnD standard (and the my above comments followed on DnD standard version of LN I think).