Thayer Watkins Newcomen Steam Engine. From the perspective of the 21st century the steam engine invented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) of Darmouth seems pathetically primitive, particularly after its replacement with the steam engine of James Watt. But in its time the Necomen engine was a major technological advance.
DUI Felony laws vary greatly. considered a felony if the previous DUI offense was within five or 10 years. An offender convicted of a felony DUI offense is not guaranteed incarceration. Journal Sentinel analysis of 161 felony DUI cases between 1999 to 2006 demonstrated this.
Typically a OWI/DUI is a misdemeanor but can be turned into a felony if there are previous charges within the past five years. Felony charges can also be filed if there is a passenger in the car under the age of 18 or the offense caused serious injury or death.