The most frequent etiology of fractures of the facial skeleton is criminal action, i.e. especially brachial violence. Both mandible and zygomaticomaxillary complex are the most afflicted parts of the face. Age group of the 3rd and 4th decennium is characteristic for this kind of injury. Assault and battery at night is very frequently connected with alcohol consumption.

        Key words: fractures of the facial skeleton – brachial violence