Ghost Dope
Ghost dope" is a term used in the context of the U.S. federal criminal justice system, particularly in drug-related cases. It refers to drugs that are not physically seized or recovered by law enforcement but are still attributed to a defendant during sentencing. This concept falls under what the law calls "relevant conduct," where the quantity of drugs a person is held accountable for can be based on testimony or statements from others—often co-defendants, informants, or witnesses—rather than tangible evidence like actual drugs confiscated in a bust.