Alan Robbins (born February 5, 1943) is a former American politician in the state of

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. Robbins is most noted for his arrest and conviction on racketeering charges and serving five years in a federal prison.Jacobs, Paul, and Gladstone, Mark
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Early life and education

On February 5, 1945, Robbins was born in

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. In 1949, Robbins' family moved to Southern California. Robbins attended

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. In 1963, Robbins graduated with a Bachelor's degree in political science from the

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. In 1966, Robbins earned his

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degree from

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Career

In 1966 at age 23, Robbins was admitted to the State Bar of California. In 1967, Robbins served in the California Army National Guard. In 1968, Robbins served in the United States Naval Reserve. He practiced real estate law in

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, California and served as California State Senator from 1974 to 1991. On November 20, 1991, Robbins resigned from the California State Senate.

Federal crime

Robbins pleaded guilty to federal racketeering and income tax evasion charges in connection with the Shrimpscam scandal, and was sentenced to five years in federal prison on May 2, 1992. Robbins served his time in a federal prison in

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

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