Depending on the facts of your case, you may be able to argue some defenses to avoid a federal criminal conviction.
Illegal Search and Seizure
In some cases, your criminal defense attorney may be able to argue that law enforcement officers violated your Fourth Amendment rights. If law enforcement obtained evidence as the result of an illegal search or seizure, that evidence may be excluded in court.
Government’s Burden of Proof
In criminal cases, the burden of proof is on the prosecution to show that all the elements of the crime are present beyond a reasonable doubt. If the government lacks evidence on any element of the crime and cannot meet its burden of proof, you might avoid your conviction.