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.
1 BAC of.08% or higher. In all states it is also a crime to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, regardless of whether one's driving was actually impaired or affected.  Felony DUI. Certain types of DUIs can be charged as a felony, a serious crime that could result in a prison sentence.