Alan Robbins

Alan Robbins (born February 5, 1943) is a former American politician in the state of California. Robbins is most noted for his arrest and conviction on racketeering charges and serving five years in a federal prison.

Early life and education On February 5, 1945, Robbins was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1949, Robbins' family moved to Southern California. Robbins attended North Hollywood High School. In 1963, Robbins graduated with a Bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles. In 1966, Robbins earned his Juris Doctor degree from UCLA School of Law. In 1967, Robbins served in the California Army National Guard. In 1968, Robbins served in the United States Naval Reserve. On November 20, 1991, Robbins resigned from the California State Senate. and was sentenced to five years in federal prison on May 2, 1992. Robbins was released after 18 months in federal prison, although his sentence was five years. Robbins spent another two months in a half-way house.

Personal life Robbins' ex-wife is Miriam Elbaum. Miriam Elbaum's father was Nate Elbaum. Robbins has two children, Jacob Robbins and Leah Robbins. In the late 1990s, Robbins resides in Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.