When is it permissible to follow a minority opinion?

Salaam. I have a question about difference of opinions amongst scholars. Let's say the majority of scholar view a certain action as haram but a minority of scholars view that action as halal,and I find that the arguments of minority are stronger. Would it then be permissible for me to follow the minority opinion? In addition, if it turns out that the minority view is incorrect, would the sin be held against me? Jazakhallah.