Alan Robbins

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Alan Robbins
Robbins in 1979
Member of the California Senate
from the 20th district
In office
December 2, 1974 – November 19, 1991
Preceded byRuben Ayala
Succeeded byDavid Roberti
Member of the California Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
March 2, 1973 – November 30, 1974
Preceded byTom C. Carrell
Succeeded byAnthony Beilenson
Personal details
Born (1943-02-05) February 5, 1943 (age 81)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMiriam Elbaum
Children2
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles (B.A., J.D.)
OccupationLawyer, politician

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.[1]

Early life and education[edit]

On February 5, 1945, Robbins was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1949, Robbins' family moved to Southern California. Robbins attended North Hollywood High School.[2][3] 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.[4][3]

Career[edit]

In 1966 at age 23, Robbins was admitted to the State Bar of California.[3][4] In 1967, Robbins served in the California Army National Guard. In 1968, Robbins served in the United States Naval Reserve.[3] He practiced real estate law in Los Angeles, California and served as California State Senator from 1974 to 1991.[5][2][3][6] On November 20, 1991, Robbins resigned from the California State Senate.[3]

Federal crime[edit]

Robbins pleaded guilty to federal racketeering and income tax evasion charges in connection with the Shrimpscam scandal,[7][8][9] and was sentenced to five years in federal prison on May 2, 1992.[1]

Robbins served his time in a federal prison in Lompoc, California.[10] 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.[11][12]

Personal life[edit]

Robbins' ex-wife is Miriam Elbaum. Miriam Elbaum's father was Nate Elbaum.[13] Robbins has two children, Jacob Robbins and Leah Robbins.[2][3]

While Robbins was serving time in prison, his Encino home was rented to Ted Titmas.[14] In the late 1990s, Robbins resides in Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.[11]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Jacobs, Paul, and Gladstone, Mark. "Robbins Gets Five-Year Sentence, $475,000 Fine : Courts: EX-state senator's term for political corruption could be reduced if he continues to be helpful to prosecutors", Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, November 20, 1991. Retrieved on February 26, 2016
  2. ^ a b c "Alan Robbins". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Inventory of Alan Robbins Papers - Biography". oac.cdlib.org. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Alan Edward Robbins #39353". calbar.ca.gov. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  5. ^ "Alan E. Robbins". about.me. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  6. ^ "Alan Robbins Sworn in". babel.hathitrust.org.
  7. ^ "State Senator From California Facing Racketeering Charges". nytimes.com. Associated Press. November 20, 1991.
  8. ^ Staff (November 20, 1991). "Robbins Quits Senate, Admits to Corruption : Probe: The San Fernando Valley Democrat will be sentenced to 5 years in prison". latimes.com.
  9. ^ Gladstone, Mark. "Robbins Was Widely Disliked by Colleagues : Reputation: He was known for his cockiness and his deal-making, but he remained popular with constituents in his heavily Democratic district", Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, November 20, 1991. Retrieved on February 26, 2016
  10. ^ Guthrie, Julian (March 26, 1995). "Lobbyist in Jail: I am in ruins". sfgate.com. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  11. ^ a b Katches, Mark (April 9, 1996). "Robbins Returns to Capitol: Political Reform on Agenda". Daily News via the freelibrary.comcom. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  12. ^ Schrag, Peter (April 12, 2014). "Political corruption nothing new in California". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  13. ^ "Nathan "Nate" Elbaum". legacy.com. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  14. ^ DeSantis, Jeannette (August 14, 1996). "Robbins Takes Heat on Tenant's Trial". Daily News via thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved July 11, 2019.

External links[edit]

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