Legal Question in Criminal Law in United Kingdom

Hi i have been charged with aquired, used or had possession of criminal property, contrary to sections 329(1) and 334 of the proceeds of crime act 2002.
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I applied online through a website called gumtree for a pa personnel assistant they sent a applacation form through to me by email and i filled it out and applied, the job involved accepting payments and recieving mail while the person was away on business. I then started to recieve money in my bank account and was told to send it to him, the details he give me where in lagos, Africa. About 6 months later the police came to my door and arrested me for fraud by false representation and said i had been advertising houses for rent in london and pocketing the deposits they put in my account. I had not been doing this the person in africa had used my name and advertised them in my name. I have told the police this and have even showed the emails he sent me. My question is is this as serious as fraud false representation and should i get a solicitor to fight in court or just go guilty although i did not steal the money. Thankyou

Asked on 5/30/11, 4:39 pm

Arent Lievens Advocates Lievens & Lievens

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You can not go to a solicitor fast enough.

Answered on 5/31/11, 5:14 am

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