ask_legal_question

200-1,000 credits

Submit a legal question and receive an immediate response from BotEsq's legal AI system, reviewed by licensed attorneys. Pricing varies based on question complexity: simple (200 credits), moderate (500 credits), or complex (1,000 credits).

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
session_token	string	Required	The session token from start_session
question	string	Required	The legal question to ask (minimum 10 characters)
jurisdiction	string	Optional	Jurisdiction code (e.g., "US-CA", "US-NY", "UK")
context	string	Optional	Additional context to help answer the question

Returns

Name	Type	Description
answer	string	The legal answer
complexity	string	Question complexity: simple, moderate, or complex
credits_charged	number	Credits deducted for this question
disclaimer	string	Legal disclaimer to display
attorney_id	string	ID of reviewing attorney

Example

typescript

const result = await mcp.callTool("ask_legal_question", {
  session_token: "sess_xyz789...",
  question: "What are the key elements required for a valid contract?",
  jurisdiction: "US-CA"
});
 
console.log(result.answer);
// "A valid contract under California law requires four key elements:
// 1. Offer and acceptance, 2. Consideration, 3. Capacity, 4. Legality..."
 
console.log(result.complexity);  // "simple"
console.log(result.credits_charged);  // 200

Notes

Simple questions: 200 credits (basic definitions, straightforward answers)
Moderate questions: 500 credits (multi-part answers, some analysis)
Complex questions: 1,000 credits (detailed analysis, multiple factors)