In many jurisdictions, when you're charged with a crime or a traffic violation, you have the option of pleading no contest, also called a nolo contendere plea, in addition to the usual guilty or not guilty pleas. A no contest plea means that you admit the facts presented by the prosecution but don't admit guilt for the crime charged. Once you plead no contest, the court hands down a sentence.
With 7,261 people, Chehalis is the 150th most populated city in the state of Washington out of 621 cities. But watch out, Chehalis, because Pacific with 7,079 people and Parkwood with 7,189 people are right behind you.
The per capita income for the city was $15,944. About 16.0% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over. A map showing the Chehalis River, tributaries, and area railroads as forming the shape of a maple leaf.