People v. Wilbur

We granted certiorari review of the court of appeals’ opinion in People v. Wilbur, 873 P.2d 1 (Colo.App.1993), holding that the trial court’s statements concerning a probable release date constituted an enforceable expectation or promise that entitled Michael C. Wilbur (Wilbur) to be released after serving nine years. We reverse the court of appeals’ decision and hold that the trial court’s statements estimating respondent Wilbur’s probable release date did not create an enforceable promise between the trial court and the defendant.

I

On June 16, 1983, Wilbur and his co-defendant were jointly…